You built a business. Now let's build a legacy.
Growth Code is an 18-month accelerator, run with FNB, for established black-owned South African SMEs ready to scale. It's a complete support system, community, advisory boards, mentorship, funding readiness and market access, built to help you overcome the barriers to sustainable growth.
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A support system for businesses ready to scale.
Some businesses don't need a start, they need a step change. Growth Code is built for entrepreneurs who have proven their model and are ready to grow into something lasting.
Over 18 months, 40 selected businesses join a curated community and work through advisory boards, hands-on mentorship, funding readiness and market access, supported by I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR and FNB every step of the way.
Exclusive business community
A curated network of fellow entrepreneurs, mentors and leaders to grow alongside.
Advisory boards programme
Strategic guidance from seasoned professionals who sit alongside your business.
Expert mentorship
Industry-specific, hands-on coaching matched to where your business is going.
Funding readiness
Support with your business model, financials and pitch so you're ready for capital.
Market access
Partnerships that open doors to new sectors, buyers and contracts.
Specialised training
Workshops and masterclasses on strategy, systems, sales and financial management.
Is Growth Code right for you?
Growth Code is designed for established, scalable businesses, not early-stage start-ups. You're a strong fit if you meet the criteria below.
- A 51%+ black-owned, South African-registered SME
- Led by an entrepreneur with strong leadership capability
- Annual revenue between R10 million and R50 million
- Operating a scalable business model
- Seeking growth capital to scale
- Ready to commit to an 18-month journey
From application to cohort.
Forty businesses are selected each cohort through a six-stage process. Applications are managed on the official Growth Code site.
Online application
Tell us about your business on the Growth Code platform.
Eligibility check
We confirm you meet the ownership, revenue and readiness criteria.
Shortlisting
The strongest applications are taken through to the next round.
Site visits
We meet you and your business on the ground to understand it properly.
Expert panel selection
A panel selects the final cohort of 40 businesses.
Programme commencement
Selected businesses are onboarded and the 18-month journey begins.
Applications open per cohort. Check the Growth Code site for current dates.